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Director: Mark Schmidt. This project is set in Hungary in 1944 & 1945. The title refers to the Swiss Legation in Budapest, a former glass factory, where a small colony of Jews hid from the Nazis and tried to rescue other Jews from the Final Solution, the Holocaust.

BREAKDOWNS:

* Male / 25-30 yrs / White

[ELEK COHEN] 24 years old, Elek is Jewish, caught in Hungary in 1944 when the Nazis invade. Scheduled for termination along with all of Hungary's Jews, Elek initially merely fights to survive, wildly fleeing the determined killing machine established by Adolf Eichmann. Able to take refuge in the Swiss Legation, known as the Glass House, Elek risks his life repeatedly to bring other imperiled Jews to safety, and eventually uses the most dangerous method of all; saving lives by impersonating an SS officer...LEAD (1)

* Male / 18-24 yrs / White

[FERENC JACOBSON] 24 years old, also Jewish, Ferenc is Elek's best friend in Hungary, and he too sees his world destroyed when the Nazis invade Hungary. Sent to a labor camp along with Elek, Ferenc escapes along with his friend, and is in a state of perpetual fear, desperate to evade re-capture. He takes refuge along with Elek in The Glass House, and with a stable base of operations, begins to help other Jews to freedom in Switzerland...LEAD (1)

* Male / 61+ yrs / White

[JOZSEF JUHASZ] In his 60s, Jozsef is another Hungarian Jew, the owner of a radio repair shop and the employer of Elek and Ferenc. When the Nazis invade, he gives them money and sends them home to hide, and later is reunited with them. A good man, Joszef lives in the Jewish ghetto and lives in an apartment with 60 other Jewish refugees. Afraid that the Nazis might scoop them all up at any minute, he too takes refuge in The Glass House...LEAD (1)

* Female / 18-24 yrs / White

[MAIROV SCHOEN] In her early 20s, with dark hair, Mairov is a Hungarian Jew, living in Budapest with her family. The niece of Miklos Schoen, the unofficial leader of the Jewish refugees, she is rescued from rape at the hands of the SS by Elek, and afterwards they become engaged...LEAD (2)

* Male / 41-50 yrs / White

[MIKLOS SCHOEN] in his 40s, Mairov's uncle, Miklos is in charge of the secret printing press at the Glass House, and he's the unofficial leader of the Jewish refugees, expert at making false papers. Intent on saving lives with diplomacy instead of guns, Miklos grows increasingly worried as Elek opts to take a more dangerous, confrontational path in dealing with the Nazi menace...LEAD (32)

* Female / 41-50 yrs / White

[MRS. SCHOEN] A gentle woman in her 40's-50's, Mairov's mother, she is another of the Jewish refugees. She is shot to death by a drunken SS man.

* Male / 51-60 yrs / White

[RABBI ELI COHEN] In his 50s, Elek's father, he is the spiritual leader of his small Hungarian village, and he counsels patience in dealing with the Nazis. A hopeful man who believes the fascists will also pass away, he's delighted when Elek returns home. But he later is scooped up by the Nazis and sent to a death camp, along with the rest of his family.

* Male / 31-40 yrs / White

[SORENZI] This sadistic brute is a guard in a labor camp for Jews. He winds up shot to death by Jacov.

* Male / 25-30 yrs / White

[LIEUTENANT KRIEGER] In his late 20s, tall, blond and imposing, Krieger is one of the Nazi SS members assigned to Hungary. Intent on following out Eichmann's orders, Krieger is initially fooled by Elek's impersonation of a Nazi Captain. But later, when he finds a pocket of Jews hiding in a Catholic convent, he's intent on driving the refugees into the river, but winds up at the bottom himself, killed by Elek...LEAD (14)

* Male / 31-40 yrs / White

[MAJOR DIETER WISLICENY] This SS Major is another member of Eichmann's staff, a practical man who talks about the nuts and bolts of rounding up and destroying 150,000 remaining Jews.

* Male / 41-50 yrs / White

[MR. BALACZ] In his late 40's to eairly 50's, this Gentile man in Elek's village is a Jewish sympathizer who tries to convince Rabbi Cohen to flee the country with his flock. He later tries to help Elek and Ferenc to escape the oncoming Nazis.

* Male / 41-50 yrs / White

[CHARLES LUTZ] The Swiss Consul, he has authorized the use of the Swiss Legation in Budapest as a hideout for Jewish refugees, and agrees to help get as many Jews as possible out of Hungary and into Switzerland.

What: Two minute or less prepared monologue of auditioner's choice. Headshot or recent picture. Current resume. Stipend compensation for actors and technicians. Some roles have been pre-cast

When: Saturday, July 26, 2008. 12 - 4 p.m. First come first served.

Where: Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway Blvd.

Live Theatre Workshop's 2008-2009 Mainstage Season Funny Money By Ray Cooney Design for Murder by George Batson Beau Jest by James Sherman Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon A Flea in Her Ear by Georges Feydeau Lemon Sky by Lanford Wilson

All Together Theatre 2008-09 Season (LTW's Musical Family Series) The Search for Sunken Treasure by Richard and Amanda Gremel King Arthur by Megan Patno Sleeping Beauty by Charlotte Langford Fridita y El Pincel Magico by Michael Martinez The Nightengale by Richard Gremel and Michael Martinez

It has been brought to my attention that the Casting Call posted this morning for “Feature Film in Phoenix, WW2 Subject Matter” might be a scam. The company making the call apparently requires payment to submit photos and resumes.

a Book Club Burlesque Variety Show based onThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s

Thursday July 3rd 8pm $3At Hotel Congress, 311 East Congress Street

Where literary intrigue meets raunchy performance, a showcase of some fabulously creative talent. Get keen to the debauched decadent lifestyle of Gatsby and throw and little 20s in your dress.

Book Club Burlesques are installation and performance collaborations inspired by works of literature; a vaudeville-style variety show with burlesque, circus, comedy, specialty acts, and more. The purpose is to create interactive entertainment, bring back the variety show format and expose neo-variety performance artists. Additionally, this show is building collaborations and community in Tucson’s downtown arts and performance scene.

This show will be the seventh in our Book Club Burlesque Variety Show Series which has been running in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The past books have been Lolita, Valley of the Dolls, The Scarlet Letter, Archie Comics, Grimm's Fairy Tales and Less than Zero

Camera crew needed for feature film (Tucson)

filming to start in mid-July 2008.students welcome with some experience. We can furnish cameras if you have some talent and experience. will last about 4 weeks. credit and pay, depending on experience. Email resume to : broadwayjoe70@yahoo.com

Location: Tucson

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Documents, in addition to application, which are required for a complete application

Letter of Interest Statement of Research and Teaching Interests Curriculum Vitae

Documents, in addition to application, which are required for a complete application

Additional Materials Required(Include instructions for submission)

Please include with the CV a list of 3 references with names and phone numbers.

Position Summary

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts seeks a dynamic, experienced and visionary Director to lead the School of Theatre Arts.

The School of Theatre Arts has been a free-standing academic unit for 71 years earning School status in 2001. It currently has (220) undergraduate majors and (20) graduate students and offers a BA in Theatre, BFA in Musical Theatre, BFA in Theatre Production (Acting, Design/Technology, Theatre History and Dramaturgy), BFA in Education and Outreach, MA in Theatre Studies and an MFA in Design and Technology.

The School of Theatre Arts is a member of the University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA), which serves to integrate the academic and professional theatres across the nation, and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

The University of Arizona is one of only 62 members in the Association of American Universities, a prestigious organization that recognizes universities with exceptionally strong research and academic programs. With world-class faculty in fields as diverse as astronomy, plant science, biomedical science, business, law, music and dance, The University of Arizona offers a rewarding educational experience to all who choose to focus on excellence.

The University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona, a city of approximately 1 million inhabitants that is 67 miles from the U.S. border with Mexico and is a growing economic and recreational center with a multicultural population reflecting the richness of the Southwest. Spanish, Mexican, and Native American influences mark a city that celebrates its differences and preserves its traditions, and provides a fitting backdrop for a university. The beautiful Sonoran desert, surrounding mountains, and more than 300 days of sunshine each year provide many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Candidate will provide leadership in the pursuit of current and new goals, including:

* Serve as the chief academic and administrative supervisor and chief fiscal officer of the School of Theatre Arts. * Represent the School on the College of Fine Arts' team-based Strategic Planning Task Force and Executive Committee. * Serve as Producing Director for the Arizona Repertory Theatre season and guide artistic vision in collaboration with Artistic Director. * Provide leadership for the School's current and future curricular plans and development. * Support and balance the needs of the School's divisions and programs. * Serve as the primary advocate for the School in academia and in the community. * Expand the School's ability to draw upon the resources of alumni, philanthropic, community and industry-based groups through creative entrepreneurship.

Arizona Board of Regents Minimum Qualifications

Not applicable for this position.

Additional Minimum Qualifications

* MFA or PHD and evidence of accomplishments that merit appointment as a tenured full professor. * Proven record of successful leadership in an organizational or administrative environment. * Broad-based knowledge of theatre history and production that supports the high profile training programs. * Demonstrated success in developing and supporting cultural and curricular diversity in the academic community. * Experience and demonstrated success in fundraising, development and community outreach.

Preferred Qualifications

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

The University of Arizona conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, which includes a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and work history. In addition, a check of names and identification documents is conducted on all new employees to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the United States.

What kind of criminal background check is required for this position?

This position is security sensitive due to title or department and requires a finger-print criminal background check

Waypoint Theatre is southern Arizona’s faith-based, not-for-profit live theatre organization that seeks to produce professional quality, thought-provoking entertainment celebrating the joys and traditions of faith and family.

Silent Auction Fund Raiser & Staged Reading Excerpts of the Season

Sat, Sept. 27 2-5pm

Atria’s Bell Garden Academy Hall Theatre- 6653 East Corondelet Dr.

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show adapted for the stage by Joe Landry

This beloved Capra Christmas film comes to captivating life on stage as a live l940s “radio show” featuring a small acting ensemble breathing life to a few dozen characters, dancing Lux Toilet Soap, and a Foley sound effects artist. The pre-show musical extravaganza features Christmas vocal favorites from the 40s. This heart-warming classic will have audiences cheering and tearing for the George Baileys everywhere as we are all reminded that “no man is a failure who has friends.”

It is the turbulent Freedom Summer of l964. Olivia, the cook for the Whitehouse café, has shocked her small, southern town by marching up the courthouse steps demanding to register to vote. Sartin’s storytelling masterpiece shows Olivia, and the people close to her, how her choice to stand up for her rights forces them all to confront the hatred, ignorance, and injustice in the town. A beautiful story of values, the politics of the Old South, friendship, and ultimately faith.

In addition to main stage productions, Waypoint will be producing and touring the comedy/drama John: His Story by Jeannette Clift George to churches throughout southern Arizona in the Spring, 2009.

Actress Needed For Psychological Thriller

18 to 30 year old woman needed for one scene. Looking for Caucasian female of any height. This is a very dark short film already in production not for the squeamish. The right actress should be comfortable with a range of emotions, no nudity is required. If you are interested please send a head shot and resume to set up a casting call.

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John's girlfriend has left him and his only recourse is to engage his friend Cameron, a documentary filmmaker, to find out why. This production is part of a feature length film of the same name shooting simultaneously.

John: You can find out. You've done this thing. You're suppose to be able to do this thing.

Cameron: Should I shoot you now, drunk and sloppy and sick? I mean, maybe that's it, right? Maybe we can say this is why she left you?

John: Shoot it all.

Last Days of Blue Desire, a play with music by Michael Lia (January 2009)

Seven people with very different lives imagine their last day on earth.

Hope by Jem Street (September 2008)

The party wants Joe Chandler to run for Congress, but in one night in a hotel by the Tennessee River, he must come to terms with an imperfect past and an imperfect future.

Joe: How good does a man have to be to be a politician?

Hubbard: He doesn't have to be perfect, Joe, just real quiet about being imperfect. People don't need to know you're like everyone else.

Love and Money by Paulo Stoltezza (March 2009)

In Italy, you can't go to jail if you have AIDS. And this is how the bank robbing gang started. Paulo Stoltezza's 's farce takes on all things religious, political, sexual and fashionable.

Tucson Workshop Series

The workshop series presents new plays by Tucson playwrights in development.

Harry Clark's Pluto Deja Vu

Brandon Lee Pitman's The Philosopher's Cafe Infinite

John Vornholt's The First Third.

With RES Productions

Eight Reindeer Monologues by Jeff Goode, Christmas 2008

The Pillowman. By Martin McDonough, May 2009 at Beowulf Alley

Production space currently being negotiated with Invisible theater, Beowulf Alley, Zuzi's and The Cabaret at the Temple of Music & Art. The select productions will be moved to the following venues in 2009.

Actors/Actresses needed - to assist in development of online multi-media product focused on performance anxiety for students and professionals. The acting parts include personal interviews of individuals with issues and successes with performance and test taking anxiety. Experience with improv and comedy a plus. Ages requested – high school through adult.

Project is produced by SummerSmith, Inc., a Tucson designer of multi-award winning personal growth products.

Applicants please send resume or experience and education summary to jr@summersmith.com with the subject line “summersmith information”.

Hourly pay, based on experience.

For more information about SummerSmith, inc – go to www.summersmith.com

Seeking teachers for the Fall. Must be experience and/or be qualified to teach preferred subject.

Tucson Youth Theatre is a new children's theatre where everyone is welcomed.

We exists to create extraordinary theatre experiences, and to advance theatre as a means of educating, challenging and inspiring young people. We provide the youth of Southern Arizona opportunities to gain stage experience and learn all about theatre by producing several shows each year as well as multiple workshops, after school programs, and training classes taught by professional educators.

Requirements: aged 20+

Must have current fingerprint clearance cardInterviews to be held in July.

Call or email your Senators and Representatives and urge them to protect the Art Share endowment fund today!

As the Senate, House and Governor continue to negotiations this week, it is imperative that they hear from arts advocates. Tell them that you want them to protect the endowment fund set up to support arts and cultural programs in our state.

A $7 million raid of this endowment would result in a 30% reduction of this public-private partnership fund.

Please Take Action and then forward this message to colleagues and friends to urge their action today!

Monday, June 23, 2008

Looking for diverse people to play Jesus (Tucson)

I am looking to cast more than one person to play Jesus in an short art video called, "Urban Jesus." This is a non-religious, spiritual project based on the book, "The Wholly Bible: What I Intended." The finished video will be entered into film festivals and possibly on TV.

Looking for all types, all ages, and either male or female. Adults must have long (or longish) hair, parted in the middle. Children may have long to short hair, but must have hair longer than a crew cut. Children must have parents' permission, be interested in doing the part, and be able to be directed. Non-actors are welcome.

All actors (and non-actors) need a heart connection to the "Spirit" of Jesus to effectively play this role.

No pay, but you will get exposure and a copy of the finished video.

Please contact Jean by email or call 520-207-6675.

Location: Tucson

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·Please prepare 16 measures of a song to fully demonstrate your vocal capability

·Please bring a resume detailing training and performance experience.

PIANO PLAYER:

The Gaslight Theatre is looking for a Piano Player to accompany their Musical Melodrama Productions. Must be able to sight read, read a lead sheet, be familiar with all different types of music and must be able to sing. All productions are two hours in length. Flexible schedule is needed and must be able to work Sunday’s.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Actors/Actresses Needed For Local Commercial Shoot

Crown Chimp Productions is doing a series of 3 commercials for a local charter school. All three will be filmed on location on Saturday July 12. We are looking for three leads and roughly 20-24 extras. All applicants should be, or appear to be, within the ages of 15-18. The speaking roles are:

One Hispanic Female- a fairly wholesome look

One Female (any ethnicity)- either has a "chic geek" look or a "punk/emo" look

One Male (any ethnicity)- has a fairly lanky build and should appear to be natural on a skateboard

All applicants should be punctual, able to follow direction and camera friendly. Experience is NOT necessary (some of our best performances have come from "amateurs".) If interested, send two pictures (one headshot and one body shot) and a little bit of info about yourself. Currently, we're looking at a 6-8 hour shooting day. The pay will range between $50-100. Thanks for your interest.

-Nickolas

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Cast and Crew, Independent Movie filming this summer (Tucson)

Twice the Ice Productions, in association with Resistance Cipher Movie Company will be holding auditions for a high quality short film (20-25 min) to be shot in Mid-August. Writer/Director IX Mendoza (A Moment in Ruby, Privileged Information) and Producers Travis Davis and Abe Enochs (Dead on Sight, The Drifter) are casting for Venting Anger, a character driven drama based on a true story.

First round of auditions will be held on June 29th PLEASE call or email for location and time. Also Please bring headshot resume (if you have them), but if this is your first audition, you won’t be turned away. Auditions will be emotionally intense, please come prepared to work and stay for a while. If you are auditioning for the part of Tim Jr., please let us know, as you will need some script pages to help prepare.

Actors outside of Arizona can make arrangements to send in demo reel and/or videoconference.

Cast: Tim Jr.—Male, early 30’s. Role requires longish hair, preferably dark brown or black. Tim is extremely skittish and has peculiar speech pattern. Actor must be very strong and willing to delve deeply into study of character. Detective Ochoa—Male 30-50. Detective Hernandez—Male or Female 25-50 Tim Sr.—40-50 (intense role of alcoholic abuser) Dinah—Mother role, 30-35 (abused, co-dependent type) Mrs. Nguyen—45-70, Vietnamese or Chinese, this is a small but very important role; actress must be able to convey strong emotion in a quiet and stoic way. Bank Teller—Female, 18-50 Café Hostess—18-35 Megan --Café Waitress 18-25, good looking, very friendly and upbeat. Punk Rock Girl—18-30, Must have brightly colored hair, multiple piercing and tattoos, and very unique boots.

We will also be looking for multiple tertiary roles and extras. Some of the lead roles will be paid. Meals will be provided. Credit and DVD copies for all.

Crew: Set Designer/Supervisor—helpful if you have an assistant you trust Set Design Assistant/Dresser Set Construction Lead Costume Designer—can be the same person as Set Designer if capable. Production Assistants Boom Operators

Please send resumes to Ttiproductions@aol.com and filmmaker9@gmail.com or call Travis Davis at 520.271.7968 or IX Mendoza at 520-406-9868

Location: Tucson

Compensation: Lead Role small pay, Everyone food, credit, copy

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From: Kevinj65@aol.com [mailto:Kevinj65@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 3:33 PMSubject: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE has added yet ANOTHER performance - last chance!

Due to sold-out houses, huge television and print press and strong reviews, Arizona Onstage Productions has added another performance for Sondheim's masterpiece musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. Although this weekend is entirely sold-out, There are tickets left for the following performances this next week:

Thursday June 26th at 7:30 and Sunday June 29th at 6pm

Please note that these tickets are going extremely fast, and many people from out of town and state are coming to see this production, the only one outside of New York City.

Our production features a cast of 18 and a full orchestra. The running time is two hours and forty-five minutes with intermission. Seating is open - there are only 100 seats in the theater, and all are good.

To get your tickets for these two remaining performances go to www.arizonaonstage.org or call 1-800-838-3006 - If you are a senior or student, or have any other questions, please call our local volunteer box office at 882-6574 Don't miss your final chances to see this Pulitzer Prize winning musical.

We are putting a production together of Pulp Fiction and basically we are still loking to fill all the roles. (you know who you are!:) We are The Scuptural Resource Center (SRC) and we will be holding auditions this Saturday June 21st from 4-8 pm. Please call Katrina "sKip" Steib at 820-8013 for directions or the actual street address. It is located one block north of 6th str. on Stone Ave. on the east side of the street.

Friday, June 20, 2008

P/T General Manager position open in Desert Voices Chorus, a small non-profit, who has been lifting Tucson spirits for 20 years. We need a GM for fund development and marketing projects. The salary range is $10K to $12K per year, but the opportunity for growth is contingent upon your skill and abilities! We require some experience, and a lot of heart. Come join the Desert Voices family, and make music happen! Some experience required. Resumes are being accepted at DesertVoices.org or P.O. Box 270, Tucson, AZ 85702-0270, and are due by 07/15/08.